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Saudi Arabia’s first defense VC fund launches with USD 100 mn target
The fund will target some 10 transactions across AI-enabled defense, drone systems, and precision munitions
USD 9 bn worth of agreements signed on day one of Aramco’s IKTVA
To date, the initiative has established 350 new plants at a USD 9 bn capex
The gov’t looks to localize helicopter component + heavy-duty drone manufacturing
PLUS: Modon inks SAR 880 mn MoU with Sadel Group to build self-storage facilities
Where the local health sector stands
Average life expectancy in the Kingdom is currently at 77.6 years
Emaar, The Economic City reschedules PIF’s USD 1 bn loan. Plus: capital markets, commodities and healthcare
Emaar, The Economic City | Public Investment Fund | Tadawul | Nomu | Bioniq | Al Borg Diagnostics | Sami…
More gov’t projects come under the umbrella of the local content program
The gov’t has launched 46k projects worth SAR 77.7 bn under the local content program
Aramco seals 40 local procurement contracts worth USD 6 bn
The move falls under Aramco’s SAR 1.5 tn In-Kingdom Total Value Add program
It’s a wrap at the World Defense Show
Featuring 773 exhibitors and 106k visitors